Lakers coach JJ Redick says LeBron James gets 'worst whistle of any star player' after players confront refs
The Lakers had multiple bones to pick with the officials after their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a few things to say after their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder . Both about the officials, and to their faces. After the final buzzer sounded, Lakers star Austin Reaves lead an airing of grievances with the officials on the court alongside his teammates.
This is not something you see very often. Austin Reaves and the Lakers just had a meeting with the refs after the game to share their frustration with them. pic.
twitter. com/exHIVkrese — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 8, 2026 It had been a contentious game overall. The second half in particular saw the Lakers get incensed over several calls.
At one point, LeBron James was heard shouting, “What the f*** are you talking about? You f***ing suck, man” at crew chief John Goble, per The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi . LeBron made a shot and the refs decided not to count it… Wait for JJ Redick’s reaction 😭💀 pic.